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Sveza modernized its production facilities in Uralsky
January 14, 2021 ` 18:42
The value of investments in the modernization of Sveza’s plant in Uralsky in Q3 2020 amounted to 230 million rubles. 40 million rubles have been invested in the installation of a new press in the second plywood workshop.... 
U.S. softwood timber prices continue to climb
January 14, 2021 ` 18:13
Compared to the price one-year-ago, of US$402 mfbm, last week benchmark softwood timber item Western S-P-F KD 2×4 #2&Btr was selling for US$944 mfbm which is +$542, or +135% more. Unstoppable demand over the Holiday Season pushed prices... 
Segezha Group and Roslesinforg signed a cooperation agreement
January 13, 2021 ` 18:48
Under the agreement, Roslesinforg Federal Forestry Agency will assist Segezha Group in elaborating strategies for the creation and development of forest raw material supply areas for its new and existing enterprises. The document also provides for joint calculation... 
Sveza and Leroy Merlin agreed on direct supplies of plywood
January 13, 2021 ` 18:38
Sveza Group signed a plywood supply agreement with Leroy Merlin, the largest DIY chain in Russia. For the company, this is the first direct contract with a retail client of such format. The volume of deliveries can amount... 
Luke: Finland reduces forest industry products export in January-October 2020
January 13, 2021 ` 18:15
In January-October 2020, the exports value of forest industry products totalled in real terms € 8.60 billion. Compared to the same period previous year the exports value decreased by 16% (deflated using wholesale price index). In January-October 2020,... 
IDF to provide Ugra Timber Holding with 46 million rubles for the modernization of its production
January 12, 2021 ` 17:47
Ugra Timber Holding will put into operation an LVL beam impregnation line and modernize its boiler house. Investments will amount to 131.9 million rubles, of which 46.17 million rubles can be financed by the Industrial Development Fund (IDF)... 
Titan Group has expanded the area of FSC certifed forests
January 12, 2021 ` 17:38
The annual gain of the FSC-certified forests of Titan Group has made 22% (4.7 million he). This is 85% of the holding’s lease and 8% of all the forest territories in Russia where the responsible forest management is... 
SCA to increase kraftliner price
January 12, 2021 ` 16:24
SCA will increase the price of white and brown kraftliner by €50 per tonne. The new price is valid for deliveries from February 1, 2021. “The market is characterized by a very strong demand for kraftliner,” says Mikael... 
Canadian government to plant two billion trees
January 11, 2021 ` 17:15
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Seamus O’Regan, has unveiled the federal government’s plan to launch its two billion tree initiative in 2021. The Government of Canada’s plans to plant two billion trees over 10 years, with an investment... 
A plywood plant with a capacity of 60,000 m³ per year to open in the Kemerovo region
January 11, 2021 ` 15:14
EvrofangruppSibir LLC (EFGS) invests 1.5 billion rubles in the construction of Anzhersk Plywood Mill (in the town of Anzhero-Sudzhensk, Kemerovo region). The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2021, the production capacity will be 60,000 m³ per... 
The Duma passed the bill on LesEGAIS in the first reading
January 11, 2021 ` 15:08
The bill proposes to create LesEGAIS (Unified State Automated Information System for Timber Accounting and Transactions Therewith) and determines a list of data to be contained in it and the procedure for their provision. The initiative stipulates that... 
Sveza Uralsky mill started production of wood briquettes
December 28, 2020 ` 17:48
Briquettes of rectangular shape (155*95*65 mm) are made on hydraulic presses from by-products – dry birch raw materials. Investments in the project amounted to 30 million rubles. The new equipment allows producing over 5,000 tons per year. The facility... About WhatWood project
WhatWood agency is the only Russian consulting company with core specialization in the timber industry analytics. Within five years of timber market research we have provided services to 130 clients in 15 countries from Finland to Canada, from UK to Korea: industrial companies, banks, investors, government agencies, scientific organizations, and individual entrepreneurs. We have unique contact and knowledge base, as well as deep understanding of the regional industry and market in Russia. We give presentations at major industry events and are cited by the main Russian business media. To get in touch with us, please visit the About Us page. You can also browse the catalogue of our products.
